The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has appointed Anthonia Ifeanyi Okoro as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Okoro succeeds Oguche Agudah, who led the association for six years.
Her appointment took effect from March 30, 2026, as the body seeks to strengthen strategic leadership in the country’s pension industry.
Announcing the appointment, PenOp said Okoro brings “a wealth of cross-sector experience spanning both the public and private sectors,” alongside strong expertise in strategy execution and organisational transformation.
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“She has a proven track record of leading and embedding multi-organisational portfolios, driving growth, alignment, efficiency and performance across diverse stakeholder groups,” the association said.
Before her appointment, Okoro handled major programmes valued at up to £5 billion, working with the UK Government and institutions in the City of London, where she led complex projects and large-scale change initiatives.
PenOp noted that her experience in managing complex systems and delivering measurable outcomes would be critical to addressing the evolving needs of Nigeria’s pension industry.
“Her ability to navigate complex systems and deliver measurable outcomes at scale with diverse and influential stakeholders is critical to the strategic role PenOp plays,” the association added.
Beyond her executive roles, Okoro has served on the boards of several charities in the United Kingdom, reflecting her commitment to governance, social impact and sustainable development.
Pinnacle reports that PenOp is the umbrella body for all licensed Pension Fund Administrators, Custodians and Closed Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria, with a mandate to promote industry standards and ensure adherence to global best practices.
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